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Mark Reisch

Associate Professor

School of Film and Animation
College of Art and Design

716226-8427
Office Hours
Wed 10pm-1pm EST https://rit.zoom.us/j/93229792141
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Office Mailing Address
70 Lomb Memorial Dr Rochester, NY 14616

Mark Reisch

Associate Professor

School of Film and Animation
College of Art and Design

Education

BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design; Advanced Studies in Animation Certificate, AnimationMentor.com; MFA, Rochester Institute of Technology

716226-8427

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Shows/Exhibits/Installations
Blanchard, Mari Jaye, Mark Reisch, and Vicky Mejia Yepes. Swing. By Mari Jaye Blanchard. 22 Nov. 2019. Frameless Labs Symposium, Rochester, NY. Exhibit.
Reisch, Mark. The Opportunity. 16 Nov. 2017. Rochester Institute of Technology Sofaculty Show, Rochester. Exhibit.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Reisch, Mark. "Virtual Classrooms for Content Creation." Building and Supporting Augmented and Virtual Reality Makerspaces. University at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY. 29 Apr. 2019. Conference Presentation.

Currently Teaching

SOFA-209
3 Credits
Students create models for animation in three-dimensional software. Students learn various modeling, texturing, and lighting techniques that apply to animation and digital cinematography. Students' model, texture and light three-dimensional environments.
SOFA-215
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to three-dimensional computer animation and character rigging. The basic principles of animation will be addressed in relation to three-dimensional animation. Character rigging techniques are presented and will include skeletons and animation controls. Students produce a series of short 3D computer animations and some basic character rigs. Students will become familiar with a variety of 3D computer animation techniques.
SOFA-217
4 Credits
This course will provide the first practical experience of building a complete animated film from conception to finish. Students will apply their knowledge within the greater context of an animation production pipeline. Weekly workshops are focused on helping students plan, develop, and execute their work with regular milestones and deadlines. Students will practice time-management and build skills to adhere to deadlines, and will present their completed films to the RIT community.
SOFA-303
3 Credits
Students will explore phases of animation short film production in their area of interest as determined by their experiences with their second-year films. Through identification of project needs and exploration and fulfillment of determined objectives, unique filmic assets will be created.
SOFA-515
3 Credits
Over the semester, students will produce a series of short three-dimensional computer animations using pre-rigged characters. In this course, students will examine facial expressions and learn how to create emotion in their characters. Students will be presented with techniques to examine character and animal movement and apply them to the rigs. Students will be exposed to realistic and exaggerated movements.
SOFA-518
3 Credits
This course will focus on the role of the small animation business owner, the studio employee, and the individual freelance animator in developing a small business. The elements of discussion will teach students how to approach animation work in the industry from a small business perspective. This course will discuss the creation of sample reels, websites, self-promotion, contracts, pitching, fund-raising, research and interview techniques all related to the individual in animation. Ethics and individual responsibilities will also be discussed. Professionals working in the animation industry will often be guests for the class.
SOFA-599
1 - 6 Credits
SOFA Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined deliverables. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. Student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to apply.
SOFA-609
3 Credits
Over the semester, students will produce a series of short three-dimensional computer animations using pre-rigged characters. In this course, students will examine facial expressions and learn how to create emotion. Students will be presented with techniques to examine character and animal movement and apply them to the rigs. Students will be exposed to realistic and exaggerated movements.
SOFA-620
3 Credits
In this advanced three-dimensional modeling course, students will refine their knowledge and skills by creating objects and characters in 3D space. Students will build and create on their previous modeling knowledge and will be introduced to digital sculpting. Modeling concepts such as edge-loop placement for proper animation deformation will be emphasized.
SOFA-695
3 Credits
This course will explore advanced character animation utilizing performance, emotion, and speech. Course content will include facial expressions and scenes with multiple characters interacting. Professional animation software will be used. By the end of the course, students will be able to create advanced biped character animation with dialogue and emotion.
SOFA-790
4 Credits
This is the first of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their thesis. Students will work independently on their approved plan of work for their thesis while meeting on a regular basis with their committee chair. They are required to meet at least twice with their full committee during the semester.
SOFA-799
1 - 4 Credits
Film and Animation Graduate Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, should propose a course of study or project with clearly defined deliverables. Students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll. Student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA to apply.
SOFA-890
4 Credits
This is the second of two courses designed to advance a student towards completion of their thesis. Students will work independently on their approved plan of work for their thesis while meeting on a regular basis with their committee chair. They are required to meet at least twice with their full committee during the semester as well as present a final screening of their thesis.

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